Renewable Energy
Record year for CropEnergies…but before Covid-19 bites
CropEnergies, Europe’s largest bioethanol producer which operates the Ensus plant on Teesside, has posted record profit and revenue figures from its latest full year’s trading. But the current picture is clouded by the rapid fall in crude oil values as demand for road...
E10 petrol consultation boost for UK biofuels
The government has announced a consultation on the introduction of E10 blend petrol at forecourts, a move welcomed by the UK bioethanol industry. However, its former reluctance to address E10 was cited as driving AB Sugar’s decision to close the Vivergo plant in...
Scotland explores sugar beet for biofuel
Sugar beet growing and processing in Scotland could be a feasible option for the future – but for biofuel and biochemicals manufacture, rather than sugar production. The initiative would help with climate change mitigation and the decarbonisation of industry in line...
Milbank adds Thomas & Fontaine to its portfolio
The Milbank Group has acquired Thomas & Fontaine and its Secure Covers business, in order to increase its portfolio of forage storage and agricultural infrastructure products. Financial details have not been disclosed. Milbank, based in Colchester, started as a...
Bioethanol recovery lifts Südzucker
Sudzucker, owner of the Ensus UK bioethanol plant, has reported reduced first half profitability and sales figures, as it had previously forecast. But the German company has lifted its estimate of full year bioethanol revenues. The Sudzucker Group made an operating...
Yara explores sustainable hydrogen source
Fertiliser manufacturer Yara International is exploring a more sustainable way of sourcing hydrogen for the manufacture of ammonia instead of the traditional natural gas source, in a move to reduce the carbon footprint of fertiliser production. The company is working...